Nature of Visits

Children will be transported to the site from area schools to receive hands-on training in all phases of safety under the supervision of police, fire and volunteers. They will receive classroom presentations from Police Officers, Firefighters, and others who are experts in their field and then practice in the village on walking tours, riding bicycles or traveling in miniature electric cars.

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Examples of Activities and Function
Activities will cover the full school year with safety sessions running approximately 70 minutes.

Grade 1
The program includes personal safety, 911, and street safety. The children then practice what they have learned in the classroom by driving mini cars throughout the village.

Grade 2
The program includes 911, smoke alarm awareness, preparing and practising an escape plan, and first aid procedures. Children will be involved in a “hands on” interactive form of education by practising two ways out of Sparky’s® House.

Grade 3
The program includes bike safety: traffic signs, helmets and hand signals with the children. The children then practice what they have learned in the classroom by riding bikes throughout the village.

Grade 4
The program includes 911, smoke alarm awareness, preparing and practising an escape plan, cooking safety, firefighters as community helpers and the dangers of false alarms. Children will be involved in a “hands on” interactive form of education by practising two ways out of Sparky’s® House.

Grade 5
Students will be warned about the “dark side of the web”, taught how to protect themselves against abduction and exploitation, street proofing and being home alone.

Grade 6
The program includes 911, smoke alarm awareness, preparing and practising an escape plan, and babysitter tips. Children will be involved in a “hands on” interactive form of education by practising two ways out of Sparky’s® House.